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【译林湖南版】2011高考英语一轮复习提能训练 Module 7 Units 1～2Ⅰ.填词 Many people are superstitious about numbers.They think that there are lucky numbers and unlucky numbers. The number 13 is often considered unlucky.In some parts of the world，buildings have no 13th floor and streets have no houses with the number 13.In Japan，“4”is considered unlucky because in Japanese the word “four” is pronounced the same as the word “death”． Japanese never give gifts of four knives，four napkins，or four of anything. What are the lucky numbers？Seven is a lucky number in many places，and “8” is considered a lucky number in Japan and China.In China，businesses often open on August 8，and many couples register to get married at eight past eight on August 8. Superstitions about numbers are so widespread that some people，called numerologists，make a living by giving advice about numbers. In 1937，when the Toyoda family of Japan wanted to form a car company，they asked a numerologist if “Toyoda” would be a good name for the company.The numerologist said it would not be.He explained that “Toyota” would be a better name for the company.The family took his advice.As a result，millions of people drive “Toyotas” and not “Toyodas”． There are superstitions about eating，sleeping，sneezing and itching.There are supersitions about animals and holidays. | 
